Florida Citizens for Science board member and biology teacher David Campbell is in New York tonight to talk about the teaching of evolution.
Join CFI [Center for Inquiry] to scrutinize the real state of the teaching of evolution in American classrooms-the forbidden “E” word not as it is portrayed in courtrooms, churches and the media but as it taught-or not taught-by teachers intimidated by the Religious Right to students who may arrive in class believing in the literal story of Genesis. The panel will include David Campbell, a Florida biology teacher profiled in The New York Times (August 24, 2008); Jose Maldonado, principal of Columbia Secondary School for Math, Science, and Engineering and an adjunct professor of science education at Teachers College, Columbia University; and our own Matthew LaClair, President of CFI-On Campus and a strong advocate for church-state separation in the classroom. The discussion will be moderated by CFI-NYC program director Susan Jacoby.
Brandon,do you know if this event is being Podcast live?
I have no idea. i’m swamped today. could you try to research this for us?
No live Podcast,but you can listen to the program on Friday night.
http://www.nyas.org/snc/podcasts.asp
Oh, I am so excited! I’m an old student of his and have been to some CFI student conferences, so this makes me really happy to see! (The sentiment is shared w/ some other old students of his, too. 🙂 )
After graduating with high honors (when it meant something) having been a successful real estate developer, also being called as an expert witness for real estate law, Having travelled the world extensively, I find it hard to find a place to bequeath a fairly large portion of the family endowment when I pass on. I have been examining this discussion on the topic of science. Having spent the last few years of my life reading extensive accounts of history, I find it necessary to explore the topic of death since I’m not far from it. I closely yet from a distance watch this debate between evolution and creationism. Which one gives more hope? Can you tell me? Or is there any? Is there a spirit world? When a person dies, where does the life go? or can science tell us this ? Does all cease? Or is there cognizant transfer? Does science make an attempt to explain any of this? If so where can I find this information?
Josh, your questions are entirely beyond the ability of science to answer, because there’s no testable evidence to work with. Those who claim to have the answers … well, they don’t have evidence either, but they’ll give you lots of hope. All you want, whatever you want. You sound like a bright fellow. I’m sure you’ll be able to separate out reality from nonsense.